words have meaning

The Lyric Lounge is a film series based on songwriters and, more specifically, their lyrics. Connections Media invites singer-songwriters to share their music and words in an intimate, stripped-down environment, as we believe that words have meaning. Watch full-length Lyric Lounge sessions below.

Jenna Feeney

Town of Birth: Rockville, MarylandOccupation/Job/Life Purpose Work: I am graduating from the College of Charleston this May with a Bachelor degree in Arts Management and a concentration in the Music Industry! My end goal is to write music that impacts people the way that music has impacted me.

Thoughts on “THE SONGWRITING PROCESS”

“My song process varies, but I usually start with the lyrics. I write songs about things that I go through, or things that my loved ones go through, so every word is honest and raw.”

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Everyone’s going through something, right? And some things are more difficult to bear than others. And some people who look totally joyous on the outside aren’t really feeling all that joyous on the inside. We know all of this, but for whatever reason, we live in a culture that still stigmatizes feeling this way. We still feel ashamed or embarrassed to feel the way we sometimes do, which only compounds the problem. But fortunately, sometimes someone comes along and reminds us that it’s okay to feel that way and offers words of encouragement, empathy, and camaraderie.

Twenty-one year old Jenna Feeney uses her voice to reach out a proverbial helping hand and acts as the somebody that we all need sometimes. Jenna is outgoing and genuine, she loves to laugh. But she’s open that this doesn’t mean she doesn’t experience lows. What she does do, though, is grows from these experiences. And writes about them to help pass these lessons along. Because her words come from her own past, they are authentic and real.

Jenna started writing music at the adorable age of six. Writing empowering and uplifting songs is not a new phenomenon for her. In 2015, Feeney released ‘One Way War,’ which explores a similar theme as ‘Somebody Sometimes.’ Jenna largely sings about experiences young people might identify with and relays words that those same people need to hear.

But the deeper root of the lessons she shares are applicable to listeners of any age: know that you’re not alone, know that you’re worthwhile, and know that things happen for a reason.

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Thoughts on “FAMILY”

“My family is extremely important to me. I have 2 older brothers and a little sister, and we are all very close. I don’t know where I would be in life without the support and love of my parents and siblings.”

Some things about Jenna you may not know

What brand is your instrument?My guitar is a Taylor!

Song recommendation?Couldn’t Tell - Dermot Kennedy

What makes you happiest?Being around the people I love, listening to good music, eating good food

What are you most proud of yourself for?I am most proud of myself for growing from negative experiences and turning them into lessons.

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Thoughts on “PROVIDING COMFORT”

“I comfort those who are struggling by reminding them that they are never alone, that things will get better and that everything happens for a reason. ALWAYS.”

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your fight isn’t over, you just need a moment to breatheI know all your demons ‘cause they used to haunt me

From a girl who’s had to be saved once or twice, I know what it’s like /to feel like you weren’t meant for this life, but good things take time. /And I know you’re gonna take the world by storm, /if you take a look around you’ll see it’s already yours /baby take my hand it’s gonna be alright /everybody needs somebody sometimes /

I know that you’re tired from the fighting, tell me how I can help you win /and I know that you’re a little bit broken, but they say that’s how the light gets in /oh, yeah they say that’s how the light gets in /

From a girl who’s had to be saved once or twice, I know what it’s like /to feel like you weren’t meant for this life, but good things take time. /And I know you’re gonna take the world by storm, /if you take a look around you’ll see it’s already yours /baby take my hand it’s gonna be alright /everybody needs somebody sometimes

Somebody Sometimes

You feel like you’re drowning but everyone’s breathing around you /like everyone is balanced but there’s a tightrope beneath your shoes /they tell you to hold on but that feels like salt in all your wounds /as if you aren’t trying, as if this is easy to go through /

But if you listen to anyone, can you listen to me? /‘cause I know you’re stronger than you let yourself believe /and i know damn well you’d never give up on me /so i’m gonna help you until your mind feels at ease /

From a girl who’s had to be saved once or twice, I know what it’s like /to feel like you weren’t meant for this life, but good things take time. /And I know you’re gonna take the world by storm, /if you take a look around you’ll see it’s already yours /baby take my hand it’s gonna be alright /everybody needs somebody sometimes /

You don’t wanna talk but you don’t wanna drown in the silence /you’re starving for answers but your words feel safe in the quiet /you didn’t come this far to only come this far I promise /the faith that I have in you won’t fade away I won’t drop it /